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June 2025

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 Our Family Activity Day this month was buzzing with 17 children and 15 adults. Thanks to Margaret and Georgie for hosting the day. The Cricut workshop was a success and there will probably be another at a later date. Photos with the most likes this month on the FB group. The work on the windows has begun and should be completed quickly if the pace so far is anything to go by. Photographer's Theme this month is "The Power of Colour" We are hoping  members are able to contribute to our Spring Exhibition " Art in Full Bloom."

May 2025

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 Well we made it to MAY 2025 and our Birthday Celebrations. Thanks to those members who came along to celebrate at the opening night of the May Exhibition and on the Saturday Morning. The May Family Activity Day was a great success thanks to Anne and Tammy for coming up with such a fun idea. Photographers' Theme this month is "Back Lighting". Time to get EXCITED !!!!! New Exhibitions to work towards.  There is nothing like a new look at what we do to invigorate our arts practice.

April 2025

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 Most of this month has been spent in preparation for the May Exhibition. Thank you to everyone for your input. This is just a taste. Opening Night - May 2nd at 5.30pm Next activity day " Spiral Painting" will be hosted by Tammy and Anne on May 17th. Most Popular image from the photographers' theme " Abstract Nature" by Beth Hooper. Photographers' theme for May is "Metal"

March 2025

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 It was a pretty HOT March but we still managed to have good visitor numbers and sales, mostly due to visits by schools. The winner of the voters' choice for our FRINGE exhibition is The Salvos' Hub. FRIDAY ACTIVITY DAY is building momentum, thanks to everyone who is coming along. Saturday Activity Days continue to be loads of FUN. We don't always get pics of sales as we are busy at the desk but here are a few of the most recent. The Photographers' theme this month is  people can join in a t     https://www.facebook.com/groups/1043873959106225  Our Beyond Bank display this month.

February 2025

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 Well we are off to a great start in this our 60th Year.  Our Current FRINGE exhibition " Creative Selfies" is an eclectic mix providing an entertaining viewing experience. We have received a grant to continue our Family Activity Days. The First Activity Day was a success and we look forward to more during the year on every 3rd Saturday from 10 -12. Although these are catering for all ages they are engaging for adults as well so feel free to attend. Welcome to new member Jen Cleary. You can find her lovely bags at The Platform Lynne Ward has brought in some new jewellery pieces as well. We particularly commend these artisans on the quality and presentation of their work as we strive to keep all work presented at The Platform to a high standard. As we near the May exhibition we ask all artists to do their own stock take and please remove any pieces, that have been at the gallery for a long period of time or removed to the store room, and ensure that new pieces for the exhibiti...